Evidence Synthesis of Qualitative Research in Europe (ESQUIRE)
This course is designed to provide participants with a state-of-the art perspective on the methodology of qualitative systematic reviews (qualitative evidence syntheses). It will focus on methods that feature in the forthcoming guidance of the Cochrane Qualitative Research Methods Group but will also incorporate a broader perspective on available methods of qualitative synthesis.
Suitable For
• Qualitative Researchers who want to learn how to synthesise qualitative research
• Systematic Reviewers who want to learn how to translate synthesis methods to qualitative data
• PhD Students in topic areas that will require substantive review of qualitative research
• New researchers who want to develop evidence synthesis/systematic review
• Qualitative systematic reviewers who want to update and extend their skills and knowledge
Course dates
15 to 17 September 2009
Course Venue
Halifax Conference Centre, Sheffield
Timings
Day 1 1pm to 4.30pm
Day 2 9.30am to 4.30pm
Day 3 9.30am to 1pm
Course Faculty
Course Content
The course will follow the main steps of the systematic review process as it applies, and is adapted to, qualitative evidence syntheses. The Programme Faculty will take participanmts through the stages of defining and exploring scope, conducting the literature searches, quality assessing studies for inclusion, synthesising data and writing up and presenting the product of the synthesis. The emphasis will be on those aspects of methods that either relate specifically to qualitative evidence synthesis or that need to be translated or adapted in order to meet new methodological challenges. Participants will be provided with an excellent overview of current methods of qualitative evidence synthesis together with practical experience of key stages in the review process.
• Describe the main methods of evidence synthesis in terms of their strengths and weaknesses
• Rehearse the stages of the systematic review process, specifically in relation to the methodological challenges associated with synthesis of qualitative evidence
• Distinguish between aggregative and interpretive approaches to qualitative evidence synthesis
• Identify circumstances under which framework analysis or grounded theory-based approaches to synthesis are most appropriate
• Describe the requirements for presenting data and disseminating the findings of qualitative evidence syntheses, both as standard-alone reviews and when integrating with the outputs of quantitative systematic reviews.
Pre-Course Requirements
No formal experience is required. A working knowledge of standard systematic review methods will be an advantage – alternatively participants would find it helpful to read Systematic Reviews: CRD´s guidance for undertaking reviews in health care prior to the course. A background in qualitative research methodologies would be advantageous but is not essential .
Accommodation and Meals
The course fee includes two nights single accommodation plus breakfast and lunch at the Halifax Conference Centre.
Fees
This course is charged at £450 per person.
Bookings
This course is now full
Further Information
If you have any queries, please contact Jacquie Bennett:
Tel: + 44 (0)114 222 2968
Fax: + 44 (0)114 272 4095
email : jacquie.bennett@sheffield.ac.uk
Future Courses
We will be offering new courses in the future as well as repeating selected subjects which have generated high demand.
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